Category: Portugal
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Port, Pastries & Painted Houses in Northern Portugal 🇵🇹
Our trip began in beautiful Porto, where we wandered the riverside, admired the azulejo-covered buildings, and enjoyed a relaxing port wine tasting with a view of the Douro. The city’s rich flavors and laid-back charm made it easy to fall in love. From there, we headed to the coastal gem of Costa Nova do Prado,…
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Azure Waters and Hidden Caves: A Weekend in Albufeira and Benagil 🇵🇹
Portugal’s Algarve coast has always called to me, a promise of golden cliffs and turquoise waters. Our recent weekend escape to Albufeira and a visit to the legendary Benagil Cave delivered on that promise, and then some. It was a perfect blend of relaxed beach vibes and breathtaking natural wonder. Albufeira: More Than Just a…
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Modern Wonders, Deep Sea Secrets, and Farewell to Portugal 🇵🇹
For our final day in Lisbon, we took things down a notch. After the whirlwind day-trip loop through Sintra and Cascais, we wanted a day focused purely on soaking in the city at our own pace—walking through its distinct neighborhoods, enjoying the sea air, and visiting one of the most remarkable marine centers in the…
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Fairytales, Edge-of-the-World Cliffs, and Chocolate Shots: Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais 🇵🇹
For our third day in Portugal, we left the hustle and bustle of Lisbon behind to embark on one of the most famous day-trip loops in Europe: winding up into the misty, castle-topped hills of Sintra, tracing the wild Atlantic coast out to Cabo da Roca, and catching our breath in the sun-drenched seaside town…
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Custard Tarts, Maritime Empires, and Flamenco Nights in Belém 🇵🇹
For our first full day in Portugal, we headed straight to Belém, the historic waterfront district at the mouth of the Tagus River. This wasn’t just a scenic riverfront walk—it was the global launching pad of the Age of Discovery during the 15th and 16th centuries. We wanted to dive far deeper into the history,…
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From Disney Magic to Portuguese Sunshine: Arriving in Lisbon 🇵🇹
Talk about a whirlwind transition! Fresh off the heels of our trip to Disneyland Paris, we packed up, headed to the airport, and hopped on a late flight straight to Lisbon, Portugal. After soaking in the theme park magic, we were so ready to trade the chilly Paris breeze for some coastal European sunshine. This…